Obsidian and Spodumene Physical Properties

Obsidian

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.603.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Obsidian and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Obsidian and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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