Ammolite and Spinel Physical Properties

Ammolite

Spinel

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.803.64-3.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

None, but may exhibit slight parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

MgAl₂O₄

Ammolite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Spinel 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 Ammolite and Spinel chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄

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Ammolite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.