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Sulfur and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
S8  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Sulfur and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.

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