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Spinel and Papagoite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.64-3.66
Conchoidal, Uneven
None, but may exhibit slight parting
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MgAl2O4
 
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3.25
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Imperfect in one direction
5-5.5
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spinel and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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