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Diamond and Corundum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.533.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
109
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diamond and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Corundum 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 Diamond and Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diamond and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.