Sulfur and Hauyne Physical Properties

Sulfur

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.4-2.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Sulfur and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Sulfur and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.