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Fluorite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
CaF2   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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