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Alunite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
CaF2

Alunite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Alunite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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