Sulfur and Zincite Physical Properties

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.50-5.90

1 7.18

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

Not Available4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , 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.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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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.