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Corundum and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Corundum and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.