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Spinel and Prismatine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.663.34
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
{110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Prismatine Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Prismatine 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 Prismatine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Prismatine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Prismatine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Prismatine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.34 whereas that of Prismatine is 3.34.