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Alunite and Bertrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
2.59-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Alunite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Alunite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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