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Spodumene and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite 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   
3.85-3.94   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
{010} Good, {100} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Spodumene and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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