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Alunite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Alunite Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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