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Grandidierite 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
2.85-3.003.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Grandidierite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Grandidierite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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