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Alunite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.6-2.9
Conchoidal, Uneven
On {0001}, perfect
3.5-4
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
 
Brittle
-
-
2.33-2.37
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
7.5
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alunite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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