Spodumene and Boleite Physical Properties

Spodumene

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.215.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Spodumene and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Spodumene and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.