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Alunite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   
Not Available   

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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.

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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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