Wavellite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
3.15-3.21
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
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
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.