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Alunite and Danburite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
2.97-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alunite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alunite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.