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Spinel and Manganaxinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.663.314
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.