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Alunite and Stolzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.92
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
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Alunite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.