Alunite and Boleite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
5.05
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
[001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Alunite and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alunite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Alunite and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.