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Spodumene and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite 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   
3.84   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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