Crystal Encyclopedia

Kornerupine

KOR-ner-roo-pine

Kornerupinite
Kornerupine crystal — Green, brown, yellow-green specimen, Orthorhombic crystal system
Hardness
6–7
System
Orthorhombic
Family
Borosilicate
Formula
Mg3Al6(Si,B)5O21(OH)
Rarity
Rare
Planet
Earth
Chakra
Heart
Element
Earth
Water
Safe
Sun
Low
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Did You Know?

Collected primarily as a collector gemstone.

Quick Learn

What is Kornerupine used for?

Kornerupine is commonly used for growth, resilience, grounding.

Can Kornerupine go in water?

Kornerupine is rated: Safe.

What chakra is Kornerupine?

Kornerupine resonates with the Heart chakra.

Scientific Data

Formula
Mg3Al6(Si,B)5O21(OH)
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Mineral Family
Borosilicate
Composition
Magnesium aluminum borosilicate
Origin Regions
Greenland, Sri Lanka, Madagascar
Formation
Metamorphic
Colors
Green, brown, yellow-green
Mohs Hardness
6–7

Metaphysical Properties

Chakra
Heart
Zodiac
Virgo
Ruling Planet
Earth
Element
Earth
Intention
Growth
Intention
resilience
Intention
grounding
"I remain strong and focused."

Geological Profile

A rare borosilicate mineral sometimes used as a gemstone

Care & Cleansing

Care Instructions

Avoid impact

Cleansing Methods

Moonlight, sound

Historical Use

Collected primarily as a collector gemstone.

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