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Alunite
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Alunite and Mother of Pearl 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
2.6-2.92.65-2.87
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
3.5-42.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
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Alunite and Mother of Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Mother of Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Mother of Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.65-2.87 whereas that of Mother of Pearl is 2.65-2.87.