| Name | Carborundum |
| Class | Unclassified (synthetic product) |
| Category | Carbide |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Chemical composition | Silicon carbide (SiC) |
| Hardness (Mohs scale) | 9 to 9.5 |
| Transparency | Translucent to opaque |
| Geographical origin | Laboratory-made product (created from silica sand and carbon) |






















































































































































































































