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Hematite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Sulfur and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
S8  

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Hematite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Sulfur 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 Hematite and Sulfur chemical formula.

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Hematite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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

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