Kornerupine and Tavorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45
  
3.32
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Good on {110}
  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Kornerupine and Tavorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kornerupine and Tavorite 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 Tavorite 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 Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Kornerupine and Tavorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.