Spinel and Thaumasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
1.91
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Indistinct
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spinel and Thaumasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spinel and Thaumasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.