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Sulfur and Achroite Physical Properties


Achroite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
S8  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Sulfur and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Achroite 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 Sulfur and Achroite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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