Spodumene and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
{101} Distinct
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Spodumene and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Spodumene and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.