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Spodumene and Verdite Physical Properties


Verdite 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   
2.80-3.0   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   

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Spodumene and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.

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