Spodumene and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.74-2.76
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Spodumene and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Spodumene and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.