Garnet Malaia and Spinel Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

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

Not Available3.64-3.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None, but may exhibit slight parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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MgAl₂O₄

Garnet Malaia and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia and Spinel chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄

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Garnet Malaia and Spinel Specific Gravity

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