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Spinel and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.663.10-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.