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Alunite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9   
3.07   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2   

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Alunite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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