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Iddingsite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Kornerupine and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
3.25-3.45   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Iddingsite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Kornerupine chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

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

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