Sulphur and Diaspore Physical Properties

Sulphur

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.05-2.083.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sulphur and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sulphur and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulphur and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulphur and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulphur is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.