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Alunite and Biotite 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
2.7-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2.5-3.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Alunite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Alunite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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