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Kornerupine and Alunite Physical Properties


Alunite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45   
2.6-2.9   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Good on {110}   
On {0001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   

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Kornerupine and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine and Alunite 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 Kornerupine and Alunite chemical formula.

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Kornerupine and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.

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