Titanite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Titanite

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.48-3.603.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

LiAlSi₂O₆

Titanite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Titanite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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