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Alunite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Alunite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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