Nepouite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Nepouite

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.243.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

perfect on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

26-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

LiAlSi₂O₆

Nepouite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Nepouite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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