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Magnetite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.2
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Magnetite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Magnetite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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