Spodumene and Chiastolite Physical Properties

Spodumene

Chiastolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.00-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Spodumene and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Spodumene and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.