Beryl (Emerald) vs Sulfur

Property Beryl (Emerald) Sulfur
Formula Be3Al2(SiO3)6 S
Crystal System Hexagonal Orthorhombic
Mineral Class 09 Silicates 01 Native Elements
Mohs Hardness 7.5-8.0 1.5-2.5
Color Green (emerald), blue (aquamarine), pink (morganite), yellow (heliodor) Bright yellow, brownish yellow
Luster Vitreous Resinous
Streak Colorless White
Transparency Transparent Transparent
Cleavage Poor {0001} Poor {001}, {110}
Fracture Conchoidal to uneven Conchoidal to uneven
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