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Grandidierite and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Perfect   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Grandidierite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Corundum chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Corundum Specific Gravity

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

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