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Steatite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Steatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80   
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
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Steatite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite 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 Steatite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Steatite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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