Spinel and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Spinel

Thomsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.64-3.662.25-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit slight parting

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

85-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgAl₂O₄

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Spinel and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄
Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Spinel and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.