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Forsterite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Forsterite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Forsterite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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