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Spinel and Analcime Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.662.24-2.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Spinel and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Spinel and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.