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Alunite and Anatase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
3.82-3.97
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Perfect on [001] and [011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Alunite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Alunite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.

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