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Sillimanite and Sulphur Physical Properties


Sulphur and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26   
2.05-2.08   

Fracture
Splintery   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{010} perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Sillimanite and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Sulphur chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Sulphur Specific Gravity

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

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