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Grossular and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
none   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Grossular and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Grossular and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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