Spodumene

Chemical Properties

Chemical Classification Inosilicate
Formula LiAl(SiO3)2
Common Impurities Fe,Mn,Mg,Ca,Na,K,H2O

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Description

Spodumene Physical Properties

Crystal habit prismatic, generally flattened and elongated, striated parallel to {100}, commonly massive
Color Colourless, yellow, light green, emerald-green, pink to violet, purple, white, gray
Streak White
Luster Vitreous, Dull
Cleavage Perfect
Diaphaneity Transparent, Translucent
Mohs Hardness 6,5 – 7
Crystal System Monoclinic
Tenacity Brittle
Density 3.03–3.23
Fracture Uneven to subconchoidal
Other characteristics Tenebrescence, chatoyancy, kunzite often fluorescent under UV (Wikipedia)
Fusibility 3.5
Solubility Insoluble

Spodumene Optical Properties

Color / Pleochroism Strong in kunzite: α-purple, γ-colorless; hiddenite: α-green, γ-colorless
2V: Measured: 54° to 69°, Calculated: 88°
RI values: nα = 1.648 – 1.661 nβ = 1.655 – 1.670 nγ = 1.662 – 1.679
Twinning Common on {100}
Optic Sign Biaxial (+)
Birefringence Ī“ = 0.014 – 0.018
Relief Moderate
Dispersion: weak
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