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Spodumene and Sulphur Physical Properties


Sulphur 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   
2.05-2.08   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Spodumene and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Sulphur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.

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