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Alunite and Analcime Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Alunite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Alunite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.