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Alunite and Aegirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alunite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Aegirine 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 Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alunite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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