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Corundum Information

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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
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
2.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
2.7 Mohs Hardness
9
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
Albite
0.02
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Fluorite
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3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.758-1.780
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
3.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010
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

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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