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Sellaite and Alunite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
3.14-3.16
Conchoidal
Perfect on {010} and {110}
5-5.5
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.6-2.9
Conchoidal, Uneven
On {0001}, perfect
3.5-4
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Sellaite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Alunite chemical formula.

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Sellaite and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite Vs Alunite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is whereas that of Alunite is .