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Spodumene and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-79-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Spodumene and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Spodumene and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.