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Alunite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
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 Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Alunite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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