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Spodumene and Star Ruby 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
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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