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Omphacite 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
3.16-3.433.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6

Omphacite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite 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 Omphacite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Omphacite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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