Amblygonite and Alunite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.6-2.9
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
On {0001}, perfect
Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Amblygonite and Alunite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Alunite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Amblygonite and Alunite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.