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Spinel and Nickeline Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Not Available

Spinel and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.