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Tinaksite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Kornerupine and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.82   
3.25-3.45   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
Good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Tinaksite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Kornerupine chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

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

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