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Tektite and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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LiAlSi2O6

Tektite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Tektite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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