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Violane and Alunite Physical Properties


Alunite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
2.6-2.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
On {0001}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  

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Violane and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Alunite chemical formula.

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Violane and Alunite Specific Gravity

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

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