Elaeolite and Kornerupine Physical Properties

Elaeolite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite and Kornerupine 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 Elaeolite and Kornerupine chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Elaeolite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elaeolite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elaeolite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elaeolite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.