Alunite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Alunite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.92.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

On {0001}, perfect

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

SiO₂

Alunite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Alunite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.