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Spinel and Gedrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.15-3.259
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.