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Uvite 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
2.97-3.14
2.6-2.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
On {0001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Uvite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Alunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Uvite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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