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Alunite and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Alunite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Alunite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.