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Corundum and Emerald 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
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be3Al2SiO6

Corundum and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Corundum and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.