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Kainite and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
LiAlSi2O6

Kainite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Kainite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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