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Spodumene and Rose Quartz 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
3.15-3.212.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SiO2

Spodumene and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Spodumene and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.