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Spodumene and Rossmanite 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
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spodumene and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spodumene and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.