Sulfur and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.