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Spinel and Phosphophyllite 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
3.07-3.13
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spinel and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spinel and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.