Inderite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.79
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Inderite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Inderite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.