Sulphur and Catapleiite Physical Properties

Sulphur and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sulphur and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulphur and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulphur and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulphur is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.