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Spodumene and Clinothulite Physical Properties


Clinothulite 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Spodumene and Clinothulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Clinothulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Clinothulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Clinothulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is Not Available whereas that of Clinothulite is Not Available.

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