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Pliny says, corundum was used in the form of a splinter fixed in an iron style.
SCARABSISAAC MYERThe stones have been rubbed into shape apparently by corundum.
SCARABSISAAC MYERThis is true whether it has reference to a grindstone, emery, corundum wheel, or a plain oil stone.
PRACTICAL MECHANICS FOR BOYSJ. S. ZERBECorundum and pure emery are ores that are very rich in aluminum, containing about fifty-four per cent.
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, VOL. XXI., NO. 531, MARCH 6, 1886VARIOUSCorundum is the hardest substance known, next to the diamond.
THE A B C OF MININGCHARLES A. BRAMBLECorundum is characterised by a high specific gravity (4.0) and extreme hardness.
A TEXTBOOK OF ASSAYING: FOR THE USE OF THOSE CONNECTED WITH MINES.CORNELIUS BERINGER AND JOHN JACOB BERINGERIn composition it differs entirely from sapphire, or the rhombohedral corundum.
A DICTIONARY OF ARTS, MANUFACTURES AND MINESANDREW URESpinelle Ruby, called Dodecahedral corundum by some mineralogists, and Balas ruby by lapidaries.
A DICTIONARY OF ARTS, MANUFACTURES AND MINESANDREW UREIts name was derived from carbon and corundum (a form of alumina), from a mistaken view as to its composition.
ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, 11TH EDITION, VOLUME 5, SLICE 3VARIOUSCopper ore is found in many tracts throughout India, plumbago in Madras, and corundum in southern India.
ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, 11TH EDITION, VOLUME 14, SLICE 4VARIOUSWORDS RELATED TO CORUNDUM
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