Garnet and Spodumene Physical Properties

Garnet

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

LiAlSi₂O₆

Garnet and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Garnet and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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