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Spodumene and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane 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   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Spodumene and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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