Alunite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Alunite

Bustamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Partly soluble in HCl.

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.93.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

On {0001}, perfect

{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alunite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Alunite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.