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Spinel and Legrandite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spinel and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spinel and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.