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Spodumene and Thulite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Spodumene and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Spodumene and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.