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Rosasite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Splintery   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Rosasite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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