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Sulphur and Alunite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.05-2.08
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None
-9999
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
 
Brittle
Soluble
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2.6-2.9
Conchoidal, Uneven
On {0001}, perfect
3.5-4
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Sulphur and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Alunite chemical formula.

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Sulphur and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulphur and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulphur Vs Alunite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulphur is whereas that of Alunite is .