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Musgravite and Corundum Physical Properties

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
3.62-3.683.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Musgravite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Musgravite and Corundum Specific Gravity

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