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Corundum and Vishnevite 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
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Corundum and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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

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