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Sulfur and Alunite Physical Properties


Alunite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.6-2.9   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
On {0001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-4   

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

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Sulfur and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Alunite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Alunite Specific Gravity

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

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