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Spodumene and Mottramite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
insoluble
-
3.15-3.21
Uneven, Subconchoidal
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
6-7
LiAlSi2O6
 
Brittle
Soluble
-
5.9
Sub-Conchoidal
None observed
3
PbCu(VO4)(OH)

Spodumene and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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