Spodumene and Azurmalachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.70-3.95
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1,1 basal.
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Spodumene and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Spodumene and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.