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Plumbogummite and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
None   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
9   

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

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Plumbogummite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Corundum chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Corundum Specific Gravity

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

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