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Scorodite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Scorodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Scorodite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Scorodite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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