Spodumene and Cymophane Physical Properties

Spodumene

Cymophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-78.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Spodumene and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Spodumene and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.