Hackmanite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
3.15-3.21
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6
Hackmanite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Hackmanite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.