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Alunite and Actinolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alunite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Actinolite 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 Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alunite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.

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