Sulfur and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Apophyllite

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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 Available2.30-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sulfur and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sulfur and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.