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Alunite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  
KAlSi3O8  

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Alunite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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