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Sarcopside and Achroite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.90-3.40
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

47-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
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 Sarcopside- FeAs
  • 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.

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.