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Kornerupine and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.25-3.45
Conchoidal, Uneven
Good on {110}
6.5
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
Brittle
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3.28-3.44
Uneven, Splintery
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
5.0-6.0
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2

Kornerupine and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Kornerupine and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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