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Spodumene and Sussexite Physical Properties


Sussexite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.30   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Spodumene and Sussexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Sussexite 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 Sussexite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Sussexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.

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