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Sulfur and Purpurite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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insoluble
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-9999
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{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
-9999
S8
 
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3.2-3.4
Uneven
[100] [001] perfect
4-4.5
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sulfur and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Purpurite Specific Gravity

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