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Spinel and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
8  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Spinel and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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