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Spinel and Eosphorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.663.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spinel and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spinel and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.