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Nepouite and Alunite Physical Properties


Alunite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
2.6-2.9   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
On {0001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2   
3.5-4   

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

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Nepouite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Alunite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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

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