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Spodumene and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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