corundums

Meanings

• A mineral composed of aluminium oxide with traces of chromium, iron, magnesium, and titanium.

  - "The gemstone ruby is a red variety of corundum."
  - "Corundum is the second hardest mineral on Earth, surpassed only by diamond."

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Homonyms

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1. Corundum () : A mineral composed of aluminium oxide with traces of chromium, iron, magnesium, and titanium.
   

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Variants

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corundum , corundums

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Etymology

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From the Tamil word kūrundu, meaning 'ruby'.

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1. Sapphire: Sapphire is a blue variety of corundum. It is the birthstone for September and is highly valued for its beautiful blue color and its hardness, which makes it a durable gemstone.

2. Ruby: Ruby is a red variety of corundum. It is the birthstone for July and is highly valued for its beautiful red color and its hardness, which makes it a durable gemstone.

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Corundum has been used in various cultures throughout history. In ancient India, corundum was used as a gemstone and was highly valued for its hardness, brilliance, and range of colors. In Europe, corundum was used as an abrasive material for sharpening tools and cutting glass. Today, corundum is still widely used in various industries, including the production of gemstones, the manufacturing of abrasives, and the refining of aluminum.

How to Memorize "corundums"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crystal-clear gemstone that is deeply red in color. This gemstone is called ruby and is a type of corundum.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a famous gemstone called the Hope Diamond. This diamond is known for its deep blue color. Did you know that the Hope Diamond is not a true diamond but is actually a type of corundum called sapphire?

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CORUNDUM to remember the different parts of a corundum crystal: C for Color, O for Oxygen, R for Refractive Index, U for Uses, and M for Mohs Hardness.

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