Alunite (alum stone) is a mineral usually formed by sulphuric acid solutions acting on rocks rich in alkalic felspar. It is used in the production of alum. It has the formulae KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 and a relative hardness of 4.
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Alunite (alum stone) is a mineral usually formed by sulphuric acid solutions acting on rocks rich in alkalic felspar. It is used in the production of alum. It has the formulae KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 and a relative hardness of 4.
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