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Sulfur and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sulfur and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sulfur and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.