Sulfur and Albite Physical Properties

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sulfur and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sulfur and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.