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Ceylonite and Alunite Physical Properties


Alunite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.6-2.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
On {0001}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  

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Ceylonite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Alunite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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

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