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Spinel and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
8  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4  
KAlSi3O8  

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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.

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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.

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