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Sulfur and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.9   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sulfur and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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