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Spodumene and Rhodolite 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
3.15-3.21
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Spodumene and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Spodumene and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.