Alunite and Microlite Physical Properties

Alunite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
• Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alunite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.