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Spinel and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Spinel Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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