Spodumene and Brucite Physical Properties

Spodumene

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Spodumene and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.