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Alunite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Alunite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Alunite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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