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Moldavite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Lamellar, Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
FeAs  

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Moldavite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

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

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