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Corundum Facts



Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa

Color
Violet, Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, gray

Streak
White, None

For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?

Finger
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Ring Metal
-

Deities
-

Not to wear with
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Powers
-

Birthstone

Planetary
-

Talisman
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle

Solubility
insoluble

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05

Fracture
Uneven, Fibrous

Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions

Mohs Hardness
9

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous

Pleochroism
None

Dispersion
0.02 53

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index
1.758-1.780

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
Trigonal

Birefringence
0.007-0.010

Clarity
-

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
-

Digestive
-

Psychology
Focus

Healing
Physical healing

Qualities Associated
Wisdom

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Corundum Effects

Corundums are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Corundum is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Corundum effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Corundum Benefits can be reaped, when Corundum stone is worn daily . Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of 's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Corundum Specifications

Corundum Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Corundum, we provide you with a few prominent Corundum facts.

The gem is commonly found in Southern and central Africa.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Corundum. It is mainly composed of Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009).

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