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Spinel and Tinzenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.663.355-3.433
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
{???} Good, {???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.