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Glass and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
9   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Glass and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Corundum chemical formula.

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Glass and Corundum Specific Gravity

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

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