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Alunite and Faustite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
2.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alunite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alunite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.