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Hodgkinsonite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Kornerupine and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08   
3.25-3.45   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Hodgkinsonite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Kornerupine chemical formula.

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Hodgkinsonite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

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

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