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Spodumene and Rutile Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Insoluble in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
4.20-4.30
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.