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Rhyolite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Rhyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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insoluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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3.15-3.21   

Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
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LiAlSi2O6   

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Rhyolite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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