Spodumene and Obsidian Physical Properties

Spodumene

Obsidian

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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

3.15-3.212.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

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Spodumene and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Spodumene and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.