Corundum Information

Corundum

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

Violet, Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, gray

1.3 Streak

White, None

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

insoluble

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.05

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous

2.6 Cleavage

None – parting in 3 directions

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

None

3.3 Dispersion

0.02

Rank: 21 (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.758-1.780

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.010

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Violet Gemstones

Corundum Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Corundum Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Corundum information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Corundum is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Corundum such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Corundum details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in Southern and central Africa.
Color: Common colors observed are Violet, Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, gray.
Chemical Formula: Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009).

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