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Spodumene and Danburite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.97-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.