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Spodumene and Enstatite 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
3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.