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Spinel and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties


Calcite Satin Spar and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
8   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Spinel and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

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Spinel and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.

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