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Ammolite and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
4   
8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MgAl2O4   

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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.

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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.

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