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Microcline 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
2.55-2.63
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
LiAlSi2O6

Microcline and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Microcline and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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