Kornerupine and Richterite Physical Properties

Kornerupine and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Richterite 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 Richterite 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 Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.