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Kornerupine and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45   
3.05-3.08   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Good on {110}   
Poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Kornerupine and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Kornerupine and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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