Spodumene and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
None
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spodumene and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spodumene and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.