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Alunite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
9   

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   
Al 2 O 3   

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Alunite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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Alunite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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