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Almandine and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
none  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
FeAs  

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Almandine and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Sarcopside 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 Almandine and Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Almandine and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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