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Alunite and Enstatite 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
3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alunite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alunite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.