Kornerupine and Pectolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45
2.74-2.90
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Cleavage
Good on {110}
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Kornerupine and Pectolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kornerupine and Pectolite 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 Pectolite 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 Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Kornerupine and Pectolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.