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Spinel and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
2.91   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
8   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Spinel and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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