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Alunite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9  
5.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

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  

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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.

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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.

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