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Spodumene and Dumortierite 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
3.15-3.21
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Spodumene and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Spodumene and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.