Kornerupine

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 6.5
Specific Gravity 3.25 – 3.45
Refractive Index 1.66 – 1.685
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Good
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.012
Dispersion 0.018
Pleochroism Strong trichroism is common for green variety: green - yellow - reddish brown

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Kornerupine
Mohs hardness of Kornerupine shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Kornerupine
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Kornerupine

科涅卢平石(柯纳鲁宾石)是一种含镁铝硼的硅酸盐矿物,以其独特的绿色至棕绿色著称,颜色如茶绿或橄榄绿,部分标本还具有多色性。科涅卢平石主要产于斯里兰卡、缅甸、肯尼亚和马达加斯加的变质岩中,产量较为稀少。宝石级科涅卢平石颜色清澈,切磨后光泽迷人,因其独特的颜色和较高的稀缺性,深受宝石收藏家的关注。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kornerupine?
科涅卢平石(柯纳鲁宾石)是一种含镁铝硼的硅酸盐矿物,以其独特的绿色至棕绿色著称,颜色如茶绿或橄榄绿,部分标本还具有多色性。科涅卢平石主要产于斯里兰卡、缅甸、肯尼亚和马达加斯加的变质岩中,产量较为稀少。宝石级科涅卢平石颜色清澈,切磨后光泽迷人,因其独特的颜色和较高的稀缺性,深受宝石收藏家的关注。
What is the hardness of Kornerupine?
Kornerupine has a Mohs hardness of 6.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Kornerupine?
Kornerupine is primarily Various.
How much does Kornerupine cost?
Kornerupine falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Kornerupine?
Kornerupine belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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