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Spinel and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.662.60-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spinel and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spinel and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.