Sulfur and Poldervaartite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Poldervaartite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.91

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not AvailableNot Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Sulfur and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Sulfur and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.