Sulfur and Serendibite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Serendibite

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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 Available3.43-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

None Observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.