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Spodumene and Eosphorite 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
3.15-3.213.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.