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Hematite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
LiAlSi2O6

Hematite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Hematite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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