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Spodumene and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Tough   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Splintery   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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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