Corundum

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Corundum

Al₂O₃

Oxide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Al₂O₃
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
9
Color
Colorless
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Conchoidal
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
R-3c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.CB.05
Dana classification
4.3.1.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Crn
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after ruby

Source: Wikidata

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