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Gahnospinel and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
LiAlSi2O6

Gahnospinel and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Gahnospinel and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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