Orthoclase and Spodumene Physical Properties

Orthoclase

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

LiAlSi₂O₆

Orthoclase and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Orthoclase and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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