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Obsidian 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
2.35-2.60
3.15-3.21
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
5-5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
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.

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  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

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.