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Garnet and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.15-3.21
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
6.5-7.5
6-7
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

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.