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Kainite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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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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.

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