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Spodumene
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Spodumene and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.211.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spodumene and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spodumene and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.