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Spodumene and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Spodumene and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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