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Spinel and Gaspeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Spinel and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Spinel and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.