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Spodumene and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.17-3.18
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
6-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spodumene and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spodumene and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.