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Spodumene and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Scorzalite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.31   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Spodumene and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.

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