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Kornerupine and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45   
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Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
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Cleavage
Good on {110}   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
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 Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Kornerupine and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.

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