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Staurolite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Kornerupine and Staurolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8   
3.25-3.45   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
Good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Staurolite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Kornerupine chemical formula.

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Staurolite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

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

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