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Spinel and Erythrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.663.06
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Spinel and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Spinel and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.