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Spodumene and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Spodumene and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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