Kornerupine and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Kornerupine

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.45Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {110}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.53.5-4

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

Not Available

Kornerupine and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.