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Spinel
Spinel

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Spinel and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.664.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
87.5-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Spinel and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Almandine Garnet 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 Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Spinel and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.