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Alunite and Violane Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Alunite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Alunite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.