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Spodumene and Goshenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Be3Al2SiO6

Spodumene and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Spodumene and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.