Kornerupine and Amazonite Physical Properties

Kornerupine and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Amazonite 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 Kornerupine and Amazonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

Kornerupine and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.