Spinel and Chambersite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.50
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
None
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Spinel and Chambersite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Spinel and Chambersite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.