Kornerupine and Kyanite Physical Properties

Kornerupine and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Kyanite 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 Kyanite 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 Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.