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Alunite and Ammolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.92.75-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Granular
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
no true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-44
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
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Alunite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Ammolite 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 Alunite and Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
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Alunite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.