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Amazonite and Alunite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.6-2.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
On {0001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Amazonite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Alunite 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 Amazonite and Alunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Amazonite and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.

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