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Spinel and Sussexite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.30
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
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Sussexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Sussexite 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 Sussexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Sussexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.