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Nuummite and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
3.64-3.66   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MgAl2O4   

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Nuummite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Spinel chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Spinel Specific Gravity

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

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