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Spinel and Montebrasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.662.98-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Spinel and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Spinel and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.