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Spinel

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Spinel and Moss Opal Physical Properties

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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
3.64-3.661.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Spinel and Moss Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Moss Opal 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 Moss Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Spinel and Moss Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.