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Spodumene and Marialite 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
3.15-3.212.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spodumene and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spodumene and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.