Sulfur and Montebrasite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Montebrasite

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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 Available2.98-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sulfur and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sulfur and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.