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Spodumene and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
5.00-5.30   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Spodumene and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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