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Alunite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9   
3.09   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
8   

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   
Not Available   

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Alunite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.

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