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Brucite and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Brucite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite 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 Brucite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Brucite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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