Sulfur and Powellite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Powellite

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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 Available4.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

{111} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sulfur and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sulfur and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.