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Microlite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Microlite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Microlite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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