Kornerupine and Iolite Physical Properties

Kornerupine

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.452.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {110}

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.57-7.5

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

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Kornerupine and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Iolite 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 Iolite 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 Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Kornerupine and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.