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Sard and Corundum Physical Properties

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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
2.58-2.633.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-79
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sard and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sard and Corundum Specific Gravity

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