Carnelian and Alunite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Alunite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.6-2.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

On {0001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Carnelian and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Alunite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

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Carnelian and Alunite Specific Gravity

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