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Alunite and Anorthite 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
2.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alunite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alunite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.