Staurolite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Staurolite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.7-3.8Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Staurolite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Sulfur chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Staurolite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Staurolite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Staurolite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Staurolite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.