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Corundum
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Corundum and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
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1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Corundum and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Mexican fire opal 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 Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Corundum and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.