Spodumene and Pearl 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
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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.