Sulfur and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Sphalerite

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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 Available3.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.