alunite

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:category sulfate mineral
gptkbp:chemicalFormula KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
gptkbp:cleavage perfect on {0001}
gptkbp:color gray
reddish
white
yellow
gptkbp:crystalSystem trigonal
gptkbp:discoveredBy 15th century
gptkbp:firstDescribed alunite, Italy
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 4
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label alunite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Aln
gptkbp:luster vitreous
pearly
gptkbp:namedAfter Alun, Italy
gptkbp:relatedGroup alunite supergroup
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.6–2.8
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:tenacity brittle
gptkbp:transparency opaque
translucent
gptkbp:uses source of alumina
source of potash
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:zunyite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7