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Spodumene and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
KAlSi3O8

Spodumene and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Amazonite 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 Spodumene and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Spodumene and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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