Sulphur and Rosasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08
  
4-4.2
  
Fracture
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Splintery
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
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4
  
Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Sulphur and Rosasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sulphur and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Sulphur and Rosasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulphur and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulphur and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulphur is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.