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Kornerupine and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45   
4.392   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {110}   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
6.5-7   

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

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Kornerupine and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Kornerupine and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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