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Spodumene and Poldervaartite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.91
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Spodumene and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Spodumene and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.