Powellite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.23
3.15-3.21
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{111} Distinct
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6
Powellite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Powellite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Powellite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Powellite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Powellite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.