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Plumbogummite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Plumbogummite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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