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Alunite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
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Alunite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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

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