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Pearl and Spodumene Physical Properties

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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
2.60-2.85
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
LiAlSi2O6

Pearl and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Spodumene chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Pearl and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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