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Spodumene and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.02
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spodumene and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spodumene and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.