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Spodumene and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Spodumene and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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