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Kunzite and Alunite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.6-2.9
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
On {0001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Kunzite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Alunite chemical formula.

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

Kunzite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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