Spodumene and Poldervaartite 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)
  
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.