Simpsonite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
Not Available
3.15-3.21
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6
Simpsonite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Simpsonite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.