Sulfur and Shortite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Shortite

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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 Available2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Shortite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Shortite 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 Shortite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Shortite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Shortite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Shortite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.61 whereas that of Shortite is 2.61.