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Spodumene and Helenite Physical Properties


Helenite 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Spodumene and Helenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Helenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Helenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Helenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is Not Available whereas that of Helenite is Not Available.

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