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Alunite and Jasper Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
2.58-2.91
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
SiO2

Alunite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2

Alunite and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.