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Alunite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9   
1.993   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

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

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Alunite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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