Sulfur and Tugtupite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.30-2.60
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
{111} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
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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
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.