This grinding media increases mill grinding capacities 60% or more. The specific gravity of 3.42 and exclusive cylindrical shape results in faster, finer grinding or dispersion. It is hard and tough, long wearing, non-contaminating, besides being chip-resistant and easily cleaned. Resists both acids and alkalis and is non-conductive and non-magnetic. Burundum rates 9.0 on the Mohs hardness scale. Packed in 10 lb box.