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Kornerupine and Faustite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.25-3.45
Conchoidal, Uneven
Good on {110}
6.5
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
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2.9
Conchoidal
{???} Indistinct
4.5
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kornerupine and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Kornerupine and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine Vs Faustite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is whereas that of Faustite is .