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Spinel and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66  
5.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
8  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Spinel and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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