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Spinel and Grossular 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
3.64-3.663.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
87-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Spinel and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Spinel and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.