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Corundum and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.052.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
97.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Corundum and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Corundum and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.