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Glass and Alunite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00
2.6-2.9
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
On {0001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Glass and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Alunite chemical formula.

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

Glass and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.