Kornerupine and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45
2.9-3.5
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Kornerupine and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kornerupine and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Kornerupine and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.