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Alunite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
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Alunite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
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Alunite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.