Amber and Alunite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
2.6-2.9
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
None
  
On {0001}, perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  
Amber and Alunite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber and Alunite 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 Amber and Alunite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Amber and Alunite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.
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