Sulfur and Andalusite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Andalusite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.05-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good on {110}, poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.