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Spodumene and Gahnite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spodumene and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.