Corundum and Schorlomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
3.77-3.93
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
None
Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Corundum and Schorlomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Corundum and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Corundum and Schorlomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.