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Spinel and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

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
3.64-3.66
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.