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Spinel and Sellaite Physical Properties


Sellaite 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   
3.14-3.16   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Perfect on {010} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
8   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Spinel and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.

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