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Hauyne and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
3.15-3.21
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
5-6
6-7
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

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.