Spinel and Sussexite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
3.30
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
3-3.5
  
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.