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Sulfur and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.30-2.50   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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