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Kornerupine
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Amongst crystal healers Kornerupine is considered a gemstone for
teaching and communication. Kornerupine is also said to help stabilize
the emotional swings of manic-depressives and assists in seeing through
the false agreements in one's current reality. |
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Just The Facts |
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A metamorphic mineral, Kornerupine is a complex magnesium alunimum boro-silicate
whose crystals are often found in gravel deposits collected behind rocks
or in the bends of rivers. Kornerupine is often deposited with other
gems including Sapphire, Chrysoberyl, Ruby, Topaz, Garnet, Zircon,
Diopside, Andalusite, Spinel and Iolite. |
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While Kornerupine has a similar but slightly higher index of refraction
to Emeralds as well as their characteristic inclusions, the two gems are
easily distinguished by Kornerupine’s pleochroism (i.e. different
colors can be seen from different viewing angles). Depending on the
angle which Kornerupine is viewed, its colors can range from brown,
colorless, green, greenish-yellow, yellow, pink or lavender. However,
wherever possible Kornerupine is faceted on the green axis as this
coloration is its rarest color and claims the highest price. |
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Kornerupine also occasionally exhibits Chatoyancy or the Cat’s Eye
Effect. When polished as cabochons Kornerupine displays a reflection
effect that appears as a single bright band of light across its surface.
This effect is caused by inclusions of fine, slender parallel fibers in
the gem. |
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While Kornerupine is a rare gem that used to be limited to collections,
it is now becoming increasingly popular in Jewelry due to its moderate
price and suitability for everyday wear. |
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Kornerupine has been found in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka; Betroka, Madagascar;
Harts Range, Australia; Kenya and the Nuuk area of Greenland. The
Madagascar deposit currently produces Kornerupine of the finest colors. |
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Kornerupine is a rare gemstone well known for its pleochroism (i.e.
different colors seen from different viewing angles) and its green
color, which can be intense as Emerald. 
