Sulfur and Inderite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Inderite

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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 Available1.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sulfur and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sulfur and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.