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Spodumene and Peridot 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
3.15-3.211.54-1.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Spodumene and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Spodumene and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.