Spodumene and Mimetite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
7.10
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Mimetite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Mimetite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.