Euclase and Alunite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
2.6-2.9
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
On {0001}, perfect
Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Euclase and Alunite Chemical Formula
While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Alunite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Euclase and Alunite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.