Spodumene and Gahnospinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.65-4.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Spodumene and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Spodumene and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.