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Spodumene and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Spodumene and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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