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Alunite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9   
4.014   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
4-5   

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

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Alunite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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