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Alunite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   
Not Available   

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Alunite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Alunite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.

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