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Spodumene and Precious Opal 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
3.15-3.211.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spodumene and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Precious Opal 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 Precious Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spodumene and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Precious Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Precious Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Precious Opal is 1.98-2.25.