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Spodumene and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
MnCO3   

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Spodumene and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.

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