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Spodumene and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.91   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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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.

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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.

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