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Spinel

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Spinel and Scolecite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.64-3.662.20-2.23
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Cleavage

None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Mohs Hardness

85-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgAl2O4
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.