Sulfur and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Dumortierite

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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 Available3.26-3.41

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Sulfur and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Sulfur and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.