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Sapphire and Alunite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.6-2.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
On {0001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Sapphire and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Alunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Sapphire and Alunite Specific Gravity

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