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Sulfur and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
S8  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sulfur and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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