Hurlbutite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90
3.15-3.21
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6
Hurlbutite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Hurlbutite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.