Kornerupine and Friedelite Physical Properties

Kornerupine

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.453.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {110}

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.54-5

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

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kornerupine and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Friedelite 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 Friedelite 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 Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Kornerupine and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.