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Spodumene and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar 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   
3.56   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Spodumene and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.

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