Sulfur and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Smithsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.