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Sulfur and Albite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99992.60-2.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

-99996-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

S8
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , 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 Sulfur- S8
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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.