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Stolzite and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
3.64-3.66   

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

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MgAl2O4   

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Stolzite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Spinel 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 Stolzite and Spinel chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.

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