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Emerald and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
LiAlSi2O6

Emerald and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Spodumene physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Emerald and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Emerald and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.