Spodumene and Heliodor Physical Properties

Spodumene

Heliodor

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.21Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

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Spodumene and Heliodor Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Heliodor 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 Heliodor chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Spodumene and Heliodor Specific Gravity

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