Afghanite and Sulphur Physical Properties

Afghanite

Sulphur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.652.05-2.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {10 1 0}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Afghanite and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Sulphur 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 Afghanite and Sulphur chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Afghanite and Sulphur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.