Spodumene and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Spodumene

Phlogopite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Tough

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.78-2.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

None, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect basal (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

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Spodumene and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Spodumene and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.