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Alunite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Alunite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Alunite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.