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Alunite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.92.90-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alunite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Chrome Tremolite 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 Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alunite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.