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Brucite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Irregular   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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