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Seraphinite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Kornerupine and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
3.25-3.45   

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

Cleavage
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Good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony 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   

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Seraphinite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Kornerupine chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

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

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