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Spodumene and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spodumene and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.