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Chondrodite and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20   
3.64-3.66   

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

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
MgAl2O4   

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Chondrodite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Spinel chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Spinel Specific Gravity

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

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