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Alunite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9   
3.10-3.20   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
Poor to good on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Alunite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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