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Spodumene and Seraphinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.60-3.02
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spodumene and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spodumene and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.