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Spinel and Simpsonite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.64-3.66-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None, but may exhibit slight parting
None

Mohs Hardness

87-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgAl2O4
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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