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Alunite and Ruby Zoisite Physical Properties


Ruby Zoisite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6.5-9  

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  
Al2SiO5  

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Alunite and Ruby Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Ruby Zoisite 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 Ruby Zoisite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Ruby Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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