Hauyne and Spodumene Physical Properties

Hauyne

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Gelatinises in acids

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.53.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {110}

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

LiAlSi₂O₆

Hauyne and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Hauyne and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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