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Alunite
Alunite

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Alunite and Andean Opal Physical Properties

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
2.6-2.9Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
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Alunite and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.