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Spodumene and Hauyne Physical Properties


Hauyne and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Gelatinises in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.4-2.5   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   

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Spodumene and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.

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