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Spodumene and Pietersite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
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1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
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Spodumene and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
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Spodumene and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.