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Spinel and Alabaster Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.64-3.66
Conchoidal, Uneven
None, but may exhibit slight parting
8
MgAl2O4
 
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2.30
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None
2
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Spinel and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Alabaster 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 Spinel and Alabaster chemical formula.

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Spinel and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel Vs Alabaster during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is whereas that of Alabaster is .