Sarcopside and Achroite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Achroite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Sarcopside and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Achroite 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 Sarcopside and Achroite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Achroite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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Sarcopside and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.