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Corundum and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Corundum and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.