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Feldspar and Corundum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.753.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.2 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.5 Cleavage
two or three
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Feldspar and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Corundum chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Corundum Specific Gravity

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