Kornerupine and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Elastic
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45
2.9-3.1
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {110}
Perfect basal {001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5
3.5-4.0
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 Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kornerupine and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.