Sulphur and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08
2.55-2.65
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
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Perfect {10 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6
Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sulphur and Afghanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sulphur and Afghanite 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 Sulphur and Afghanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sulphur and Afghanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulphur and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulphur and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulphur is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.