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Hiddenite and Alunite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.6-2.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
On {0001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Hiddenite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Alunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Hiddenite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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