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Spinel and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
8   
7   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Spinel and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.

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