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Halite and Alunite Physical Properties


Alunite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
2.6-2.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
On {0001}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  

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Halite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Alunite chemical formula.

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Halite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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

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