Uvite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
3.15-3.21
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-7
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
LiAlSi2O6
Uvite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Uvite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.