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Corundum and Scorodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Corundum and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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

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