Home
Gemstones


Spodumene and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.562   

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

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Green Gemstones

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.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones