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Zircon and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
LiAlSi2O6

Zircon and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Zircon and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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