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Spodumene and Emerald Physical Properties

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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
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Be3Al2SiO6

Spodumene and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Spodumene and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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