Serendibite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Serendibite

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

3.43-3.443.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None Observed

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

LiAlSi₂O₆

Serendibite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Serendibite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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