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Alunite and Bronzite 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
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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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,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alunite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alunite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.