Orbicular jasper and Spodumene Physical Properties

Orbicular jasper

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Orbicular jasper and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Orbicular jasper and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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