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Corundum and Charoite 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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Corundum and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Corundum and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.