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Zinnwaldite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Zinnwaldite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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