Kornerupine and Larvikite Physical Properties

Kornerupine and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Larvikite 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 Larvikite 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 Larvikite- (Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10

Kornerupine and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.