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Copper and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
None   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
Cu   
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Copper and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Corundum 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 Copper and Corundum chemical formula.

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Copper and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.

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