Sulfur and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

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

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not AvailableNot Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.