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Alunite and Amblygonite 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
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Alunite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Alunite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.

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