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Hexagonite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Hexagonite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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