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Spinel and Scorzalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.31
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spinel and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spinel and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.

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