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Sylvite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Sylvite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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