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Corundum and Cyprine of Berzelius Physical Properties


Cyprine of Berzelius and Corundum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
3.25-3.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Corundum and Cyprine of Berzelius Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Cyprine of Berzelius 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 Cyprine of Berzelius chemical formula.

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Corundum and Cyprine of Berzelius Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Cyprine of Berzelius Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Cyprine of Berzelius is 3.25-3.50.

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