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Spodumene and Anorthite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.77
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°
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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