Spodumene and Euclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.08-3.12
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Euclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Euclase 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 Euclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Euclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Euclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Euclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.08-3.12 whereas that of Euclase is 3.08-3.12.