Nuummite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Nuummite

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.373.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

LiAlSi₂O₆

Nuummite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Nuummite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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