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Spodumene and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
KAlSi3O8  

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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.

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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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