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Spodumene and Brookite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Brookite 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 Spodumene and Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.