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Spodumene and Scolecite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
insoluble
-
3.15-3.21
Uneven, Subconchoidal
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
6-7
LiAlSi2O6
 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.20-2.23
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
5-5.5
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spodumene and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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