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Spodumene and Sillimanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Tough
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.20-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
{010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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