Euclase and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
3.15-3.21
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
Euclase and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Euclase and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.