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Corundum and Ammolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
2.75-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Granular
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
no true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Corundum and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Ammolite 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 Corundum and Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Corundum and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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