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Spodumene
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Spodumene and Mother of Pearl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.65-2.87
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-72.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
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Spodumene and Mother of Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
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Spodumene and Mother of Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Mother of Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Mother of Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.65-2.87 whereas that of Mother of Pearl is 2.65-2.87.