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Umbalite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Kornerupine and Umbalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33   
3.25-3.45   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Umbalite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Kornerupine chemical formula.

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Umbalite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

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

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