Sulfur and Magnesite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.