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Spodumene and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spodumene and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spodumene and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.