Prismatine and Spodumene Physical Properties

Prismatine

Spodumene

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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

3.343.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Prismatine and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Prismatine and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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