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Sarcopside and Alabaster Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

42
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sarcopside and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sarcopside and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.