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Spodumene and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite 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   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Spodumene and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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