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Spinel and Pollucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Readily soluble in HF
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.662.86-2.94
Amber
1 7.18
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
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Spinel and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Spinel and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.