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Spodumene and Jet Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.211.19-1.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-72.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
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Spodumene and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
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Spodumene and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.