Heliodor and Spodumene Physical Properties

Heliodor

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Heliodor and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Heliodor and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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