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Powellite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Powellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.23  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
{111} Distinct  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4  

Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
FeAs  

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Powellite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Powellite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

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

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