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Langbeinite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Langbeinite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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