Hayne and Spodumene Physical Properties

Hayne

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.40-2.503.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Hayne and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Hayne 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 Hayne and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Hayne and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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