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Alunite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Rock Crystal and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Alunite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

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Alunite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.

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