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Sulfur and Serandite Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.52
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sulfur and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Serandite 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 Serandite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sulfur and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.