Spodumene and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.30-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
Perfect on (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Spodumene and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spodumene and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.