Spodumene and Pyrite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
5.00-5.20
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Pyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Pyrite 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 Pyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Pyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.