Schorlomite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Schorlomite

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

3.77-3.933.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

LiAlSi₂O₆

Schorlomite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Schorlomite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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