Flint and Kornerupine Physical Properties

Flint and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint 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

Flint and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

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