Gaylussite and Spodumene 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
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.