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Sulfur and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
9   

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

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Sulfur and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Corundum chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Corundum Specific Gravity

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

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