Imperial Topaz and Spodumene Physical Properties

Imperial Topaz

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

3.49-3.573.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

86-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Imperial Topaz and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Imperial Topaz and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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