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Spodumene and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
4.43-4.46
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Baryte Barite 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 Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.