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Spodumene and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.214.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
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Spodumene and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Baryte 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 chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
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Spodumene and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.