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Spinel and Stolzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.662
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
82.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.