Sulfur and Friedelite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Friedelite

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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 Available3.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sulfur and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sulfur and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.