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Ludlamite and Alunite Physical Properties


Alunite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.6-2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
On {0001}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  

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Ludlamite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Alunite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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

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