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Spodumene and Nosean Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.30-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
{110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Spodumene and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Spodumene and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.