Alunite and Baryte Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
  
4.3-5
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Irregular/uneven
  
Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  
Not Available
  
Alunite and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Alunite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
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Alunite and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.