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Alunite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9   
2.72-2.75   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Alunite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.

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