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Sulfur and Staurolite Physical Properties


Staurolite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.7-3.8   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sulfur and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Staurolite 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 Staurolite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.

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