Sulfur and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Hodgkinsonite

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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 Available4.06-4.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.