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Spodumene and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
1.93-1.99   

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

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Spodumene and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.

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