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Larvikite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.593.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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LiAlSi2O6

Larvikite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Larvikite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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