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Corundum itself is not harmful. It is a naturally occurring mineral form of aluminum oxide and is typically inert and stable for most applications. However, care should be taken when handling corundum in finely powdered form, as inhaling the dust may cause respiratory irritation.
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What is the plural of corundum?
Corundum.
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 !
Can quartz scratch corundum?
According to the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, quartz (7) will not scratch any mineral with a higher number on the scale. Corundum is listed at 9. Therefore quartz will not scratch corundum, but corundum can scratch quartz.
What abrasives are corundum used in?
Corundum is used as an abrasive powder to polish lenses.
What is the plural of corundum?
Corundum.
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.
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 !
What do they call red corundum?
Red corundum is called ruby.
What percentage of rubies is corundum?
100% of rubies are corundum. "Ruby" is a name made up by the gem trade for the mineral known as corundum, when it is red.
Can quartz scratch corundum?
According to the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, quartz (7) will not scratch any mineral with a higher number on the scale. Corundum is listed at 9. Therefore quartz will not scratch corundum, but corundum can scratch quartz.
What abrasives are corundum used in?
Corundum is used as an abrasive powder to polish lenses.
Is corundum the hardest rock?
Corundum is a mineral, therefore it could not be the hardest rock.
