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Gaylussite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Gaylussite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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