Sulfur and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Shattuckite

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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 Available3.80-4.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

perfect along [010] and [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.