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Alunite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Alunite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Alunite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.