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Alunite and Bowenite Physical Properties

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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
2.58-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Alunite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Alunite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.

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