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Spodumene and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.33-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
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Spodumene and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Snowflake Obsidian 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 Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
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Spodumene and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.