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Spodumene and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spodumene and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spodumene and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.