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Spodumene and Andean Opal Physical Properties


Andean Opal and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
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Spodumene and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.

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