Sulfur and Kornerupine Physical Properties

Sulfur

Kornerupine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.25-3.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur 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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Sulfur and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

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