Spodumene and Azurite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.70-3.90
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Azurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Azurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.