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Prase and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.693.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-7
Amber
2 10
1.3 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Prase and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Prase and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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