Sulphur and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Sulphur

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.05-2.083.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulphur and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulphur and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulphur and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulphur and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulphur is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.