Spinel and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Spinel

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.64-3.662.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit slight parting

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

82.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgAl₂O₄

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spinel and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Spinel and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.