Serandite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.52
3.15-3.21
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6
Serandite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Serandite 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 Serandite and Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Serandite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serandite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serandite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serandite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.