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Vanadinite and Alunite Physical Properties


Alunite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
2.6-2.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
On {0001}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  

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Vanadinite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Alunite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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

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