A very hard crystalline mineral made of aluminum oxide, used chiefly as an abrasive.
Broader Terms
mineral (5902)
Narrower Terms
emery (3),
sapphire (3),
ruby (2)
Related Terms
gemstone (38)
Used for
alumina; aluminum oxide; oxide, aluminum
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