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Spodumene and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Spodumene and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Spodumene and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.