Kornerupine and Atacamite Physical Properties

Kornerupine and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Atacamite 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 Atacamite 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 Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Kornerupine and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.