Home
×

Spinel
Spinel

Amazonite
Amazonite



ADD
Compare
X
Spinel
X
Amazonite

Spinel and Amazonite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
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
3.64-3.66
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
KAlSi3O8

Spinel and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Spinel and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

Let Others Know
×