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Spodumene
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Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Spodumene and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.25-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spodumene and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spodumene and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.