Norbergite and Kornerupine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.177
  
3.25-3.45
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
  
Good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Norbergite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula
While comparing Norbergite and Kornerupine 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 Norbergite and Kornerupine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Norbergite- Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Norbergite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Norbergite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Norbergite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Norbergite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.