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Corundum and Ludlamite Physical Properties

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
3.1-3.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Corundum and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Corundum and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.