Alunite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

Alunite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
• Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alunite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.