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Californite and Alunite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
-
3.32-3.47
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None
-9999
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Brittle
Soluble
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2.6-2.9
Conchoidal, Uneven
On {0001}, perfect
3.5-4
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Californite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Alunite chemical formula.

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Californite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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