Spodumene and Moroxite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.13-3.26
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Spodumene and Moroxite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Spodumene and Moroxite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.