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Kornerupine and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {110}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
6-6.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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