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Spinel and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.664.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
83-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.