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Spinel and Jadeite 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
3.64-3.663.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.