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Corundum and Sulfur Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Corundum and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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

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