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Diamond and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
10   
8   

Chemical Composition
C   
MgAl2O4   

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Diamond and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Spinel chemical formula.

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Diamond and Spinel Specific Gravity

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

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