Spinel and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
3.71
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
{10 1 1} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
4.5-5
  
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.