Richterite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Richterite

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.53.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

LiAlSi₂O₆

Richterite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Richterite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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