Zircon and Alunite Physical Properties

Zircon

Alunite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.73

2.6-2.9

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

On {0001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Zircon and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Alunite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

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Zircon and Alunite Specific Gravity

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