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Spodumene and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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