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Spodumene and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Fibrous   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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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.

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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.

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