Spodumene and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
5.85
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.