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Spinel and Feldspar 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
3.64-3.66
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.