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Malachite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
3.15-3.21   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Malachite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite 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 Malachite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Malachite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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