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Montebrasite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

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-

Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.98-3.103.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

5.5-64
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
FeAs

Montebrasite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Montebrasite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

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