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Kornerupine and Kainite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.452.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.52.5-3
Amber
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
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Kornerupine and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Kainite 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 Kainite 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
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Kornerupine and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.