Alunite and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Alunite and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alunite and Axinite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Alunite and Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Alunite and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.