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Spinel and Seraphinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
2.60-3.02
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.