Spodumene and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Spodumene

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Spodumene and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.