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Spinel and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
8   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
Not Available   

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Spinel and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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