Sulfur and Spodumene Physical Properties

Sulfur

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

LiAlSi₂O₆

Sulfur and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Sulfur and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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