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Arfvedsonite and Spinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.53.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-68
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
MgAl2O4

Arfvedsonite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Arfvedsonite and Spinel Specific Gravity

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