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Alunite and Starlite Physical Properties


Starlite 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   
3.91-4.73   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Alunite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.

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