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Spodumene and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar 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   
2.56-2.75   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
two or three   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Spodumene and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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