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Spodumene and Starlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.91-4.73
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°
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.

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