Spodumene and Omphacite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.16-3.43
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
{110} Good, {110} Good
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Spodumene and Omphacite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Spodumene and Omphacite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.