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Hessonite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven  
Lamellar, Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
FeAs  

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Hessonite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

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

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