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Vishnevite and Alunite Physical Properties


Alunite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.6-2.9   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect   
On {0001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   

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Vishnevite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Alunite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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

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