Garnet and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
6-7
  
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.