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Zincite and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Zincite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Zincite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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