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Spinel and Williamsite Physical Properties

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
3.64-3.662.51-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
84
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.