Kyanite and Alunite Physical Properties

Kyanite

Alunite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.652.6-2.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

On {0001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Kyanite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Alunite chemical formula.

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

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Kyanite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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