Natural Kornerupines Overview
 Kornerupine occurs in association with werdingite and grandidierite in a sillimanite-hercynite-rich band in a gneissic sequence at Bokseputs, Namaqualand.
It has also been reported from metamorphic rocks near Port Shepstone in KwaZulu-Natal and from the farm Cavan 508 MS in the Soutpansberg district, Northern Transvaal.
Physical Properties
| Color |
Green, green brown |
| Refractive Index |
1.660-1.699 |
| Pleochroism |
Strong |
| Chemistry |
Magnesium, aluminium, borate |
| Hardness |
6.5-7.0 |
| Density |
3.27-3.45 |
| Crystal Group |
Orthorhombic |
| Ocurrence |
Burma, Canada, Kenya, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, South Africa |
Legend and Lore
Kornerupine enhances mental capabilities and is excellent for redusing stress. Strengthens and energises both physical and etheric bodies. Dispels negativity and encourages optimism.
Browse Kornerupines
The pictures above only represents the general appearance of the Kornerupine. Please note that the real Kornerupines in our stock will be of varied shapes, color and sizes.
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