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Corundum and Prase 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
2.64-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Corundum and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Corundum and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.