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Kornerupine and Forsterite 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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3.23-3.26
Conchoidal
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
6.5-7
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kornerupine and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Kornerupine and Forsterite Specific Gravity

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