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Spodumene and Sard Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.58-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spodumene and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spodumene and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.