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Spodumene and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
-  

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Spodumene and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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