Sulfur and Shigaite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Sulfur and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.