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Spinel and Eudialyte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
H 2 SO 4
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
2.74-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.