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Glaucophane and Alunite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.6-2.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
On {0001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Glaucophane and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Alunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Glaucophane and Alunite Specific Gravity

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