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Kornerupine and Pyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45
5.00-5.20
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kornerupine and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Pyrite 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 Pyrite 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 Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kornerupine and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.