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Morion and Alunite Physical Properties

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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
2.652.6-2.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
On {0001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Morion and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Alunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Morion and Alunite Specific Gravity

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