Sulfur and Sinhalite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Sinhalite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.46-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.