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Spodumene and Elaeolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.55-2.67
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
6-7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
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Spodumene and Elaeolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
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Spodumene and Elaeolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Elaeolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Elaeolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.55-2.67 whereas that of Elaeolite is 2.55-2.67.