Kornerupine and Binghamite Physical Properties

Kornerupine

Binghamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.452.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Good on {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kornerupine and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Binghamite 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 Binghamite 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 Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Kornerupine and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.