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Alunite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Alunite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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