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Spodumene and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Spodumene and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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