Rossmanite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Rossmanite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Rossmanite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.