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Liddicoatite and Spodumene Physical Properties

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
3.023.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
LiAlSi2O6

Liddicoatite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Liddicoatite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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