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Alunite and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alunite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alunite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.