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Spodumene and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Spodumene and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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