Erythrite and Alunite Physical Properties

Erythrite

Alunite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.062.6-2.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

On {0001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Erythrite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Alunite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

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Erythrite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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