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Alunite and Cymophane Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Alunite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Alunite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.