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Spodumene and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
4.392   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Spodumene and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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