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Hureaulite and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Hureaulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.19   
3.64-3.66   

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

Cleavage
{???} Distinct   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
MgAl2O4   

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Hureaulite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite and Spinel chemical formula.

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Hureaulite and Spinel Specific Gravity

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

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