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Spodumene and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Mohawkite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Cu3As  

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Spodumene and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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

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