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Spodumene and Vishnevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
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Spodumene and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
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Spodumene and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.