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Alunite and Carnelian 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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
2.58-2.64
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
3.5-4
6.5-7
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

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.