Thulite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Thulite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.1Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Thulite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite and Sulfur 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 Thulite and Sulfur chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Thulite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.