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Fluorite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
46-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
LiAlSi2O6

Fluorite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Fluorite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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