Home
×

Prase
Prase

Spinel
Spinel



ADD
Compare
X
Prase
X
Spinel

Prase and Spinel Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgAl2O4

Prase and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Prase and Spinel Specific Gravity

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