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Kyanite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.15-3.21   

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

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Kyanite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Spodumene chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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

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