×

Caledonite
Caledonite

Alunite
Alunite



ADD
Compare
X
Caledonite
X
Alunite

Caledonite and Alunite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
5.6-5.76
Uneven
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
2.5-3
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.6-2.9
Conchoidal, Uneven
On {0001}, perfect
3.5-4
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Caledonite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Alunite chemical formula.

    >>

Caledonite and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite Vs Alunite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is whereas that of Alunite is .