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Poudretteite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53   
3.15-3.21   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Poudretteite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Poudretteite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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