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Sinhalite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Sinhalite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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