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Alunite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.93.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

On {0001}, perfect
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

3.5-44
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
FeAs

Alunite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Alunite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.