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Alunite and Piemontite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
[001] good, [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Not Available

Alunite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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

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

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