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Jasper and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Jasper and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Jasper and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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