Hureaulite and Kornerupine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19
3.25-3.45
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Good on {110}
Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hureaulite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula
While comparing Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite and Kornerupine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hureaulite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hureaulite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hureaulite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hureaulite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.