Wavellite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Wavellite

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

2.363.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

LiAlSi₂O₆

Wavellite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Wavellite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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