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Spodumene and Eudialyte Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble
H₂SO₄

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.74-3.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}

Mohs Hardness

6-75-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spodumene and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spodumene and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.