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Spodumene and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Not Available

Spodumene and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.