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Spodumene and Pearl Physical Properties


Pearl and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.60-2.85   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
none   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Spodumene and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.

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