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Microlite and Alunite Physical Properties


Alunite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.6-2.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
On {0001}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  

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Microlite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Alunite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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

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