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Spinel and Amblygonite 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
3.64-3.66
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Spinel and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Spinel and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.

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