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Spodumene and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Spodumene and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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