×

Spinel
Spinel

Libyan Desert Glass
Libyan Desert Glass



ADD
Compare
X
Spinel
X
Libyan Desert Glass

Spinel and Libyan Desert Glass Physical Properties

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
3.64-3.662
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Not Available

Spinel and Libyan Desert Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • >

Spinel and Libyan Desert Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Libyan Desert Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Libyan Desert Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2 whereas that of Libyan Desert Glass is 2.