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Alunite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9   
4.392   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Alunite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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