Corundum | Earth Sciences Museum
WEBCorundum Al 2 O 3. Corundum is a very hard, tough and stable mineral. For all practical purposes, it is the hardest mineral, second only to diamond. It is unaffected by acids and most environments. The name corundum was first derived either from the Sanskrit word Kuirvinda or from the Indian name for corundum, Kauruntoka.