Sulphur and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Sulphur

Rhodolite

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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

2.05-2.083.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Sulphur and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Sulphur and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulphur and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulphur and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulphur is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.