Alunite and Glass Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
  
2.39-4.00
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  
Not Available
  
Alunite and Glass Chemical Formula
While comparing Alunite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
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Alunite and Glass Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.