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Sussexite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6

Sussexite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Spodumene 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 Sussexite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Sussexite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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