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Jadeite and Spodumene Physical Properties

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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
3.28-3.383.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Jadeite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Jadeite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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