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Kashmir sapphire and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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insoluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.90-4.05   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
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None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
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9   

Chemical Composition
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Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Kashmir sapphire and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire and Corundum chemical formula.

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Kashmir sapphire and Corundum Specific Gravity

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

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