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Spodumene and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite 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   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Spodumene and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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