Sulfur and Tugtupite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Tugtupite

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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 Available2.30-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{111} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Tugtupite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Tugtupite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.