Alunite and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
  
2.60-2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Alunite and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alunite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Alunite and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.