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Star Sapphire and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Star Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Star Sapphire and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire and Spodumene 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 Star Sapphire and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Star Sapphire and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Sapphire and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Sapphire and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Sapphire is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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