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Spodumene and Stichtite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.11-2.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.