Spodumene and Sinhalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.46-3.50
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Not Available
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Sinhalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Sinhalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.