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Hurlbutite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Kornerupine and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90   
3.25-3.45   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6.5   

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

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Hurlbutite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Kornerupine chemical formula.

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Hurlbutite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

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

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