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Spinel and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
3.1   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Spinel and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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