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Spinel and Girasol 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
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Spinel and Girasol Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Girasol 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 Girasol chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Spinel and Girasol Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Girasol Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Girasol Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Girasol is 1.98-2.50.