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Sulfur and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.54-2.78   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sulfur and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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