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What is the plural of corundum?
Corundum.
Is garnet made of ruby and sapphire?
No. Garnets are a different class of mineral and generally less valuable. Both ruby and sapphire are variants of corundum.
What are facts about corundum?
Corundum is a naturally occurring mineral form of aluminum oxide. It is most commonly found in shades of red due to the presence of chromium, but it can also occur in blue, yellow, green, and other colors. Corundum is one of the hardest minerals, second only to diamond on the Mohs scale, making it valuable in industries requiring abrasion resistance.
Which crystal system does corundum have?
Corundum is in the trigonal crystal system.
What is the only mineral that can scratch corundum?
Diamond is the hardest mineral and is the only one that can scratch corundum. but in my opinion corundum will scratch corundum any mineral of the same hardness will scratch the other !
When is Corondum valuable and what is it called?
Given its remarkable hardness (second only to diamond on Moh's scale), any corundum is of course economically valuable for industrial grinding purposes just as long as it's not radioactive. However, corundum crystals of much greater value can be found as the gemstones ruby and sapphire. As gems these are most valuable when found as large, clear single crystals with appealing color characteristics and few "defects."
What is the value of corundum?
The value of the mineral corundum will vary according to its appearance. Gem quality corundum is highly valued. Non gem quality corundum has many industrial uses and is much less highly valued.
What is corundum used in?
Corundum is commonly used as an abrasive in industries like manufacturing, mining, and construction for grinding, cutting, and polishing materials. It is also the mineral form of aluminum oxide and is the primary component in rubies and sapphires, making it a valuable gemstone.
What do the call a red colored corundum?
spinel,rutile,rubelite,rubasse,rose quartz,jacinth,red zircon,garnet,cornelian,beryl,almandine
What is the plural of corundum?
Corundum.
Is garnet made of ruby and sapphire?
No. Garnets are a different class of mineral and generally less valuable. Both ruby and sapphire are variants of corundum.
What are facts about corundum?
Corundum is a naturally occurring mineral form of aluminum oxide. It is most commonly found in shades of red due to the presence of chromium, but it can also occur in blue, yellow, green, and other colors. Corundum is one of the hardest minerals, second only to diamond on the Mohs scale, making it valuable in industries requiring abrasion resistance.
Is corundum hexagonal or cubic?
Corundum ( (Al_2O_3) ) is hexagonal in crystal structure.
Which crystal system does corundum have?
Corundum is in the trigonal crystal system.
What important uses does corundum have?
Corundum is used for jewlery
What do you call a red corundum?
Red corundum is called ruby.
What is the chemical name for corundum?
Corundum is aluminium oxide, Al2O3.
