Spinel and Bort Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
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Spinel and Bort Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Bort Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Bort Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Bort Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is Not Available whereas that of Bort is Not Available.