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Alunite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Alunite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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Alunite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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