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Plumbogummite and Alunite Physical Properties


Alunite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
2.6-2.9   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
On {0001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
3.5-4   

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

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Plumbogummite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Alunite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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

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