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Kornerupine and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45   
2.27-2.33   

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

Cleavage
Good on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Kornerupine and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Kornerupine and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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