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Spodumene and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.95-4.10   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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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