Alunite and Quartz Rose Physical Properties

Alunite

Quartz Rose

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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

2.6-2.9Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

On {0001}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

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Alunite and Quartz Rose Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Quartz Rose 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 Quartz Rose chemical formula.

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

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Alunite and Quartz Rose Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Quartz Rose Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is Not Available whereas that of Quartz Rose is Not Available.