Spodumene and Scapolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.58-2.74
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Spodumene and Scapolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Scapolite 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 Scapolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Spodumene and Scapolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.