Prismatine and Kornerupine Physical Properties

Prismatine

Kornerupine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.343.25-3.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

Good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Prismatine and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Kornerupine 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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Prismatine and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prismatine and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prismatine and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prismatine is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.