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Sulfur and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.36  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
S8  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sulfur and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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