Spinel and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
decomposes in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Spinel and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Spinel and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.