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Spodumene and Titanite Physical Properties


Titanite 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   
3.48-3.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Spodumene and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.

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