Sulfur and Rhodizite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Rhodizite

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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 Available3.34-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available8-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.