Gahnospinel and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6-7
  
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.