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Spodumene and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.