Alunite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Alunite

Kunzite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.93.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

On {0001}, perfect

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

LiAlSi₂O₆

Alunite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Alunite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.