Spodumene and Stichtite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.11-2.20
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.