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Sulphur and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sulphur and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sulphur and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulphur and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulphur and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulphur is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.