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Enstatite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Enstatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Enstatite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite 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 Enstatite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Enstatite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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