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Spodumene and Tsavorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

insoluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.55-3.73
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

6-77-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Spodumene and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Spodumene and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.