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Sarcopside and Almandine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.95-4.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

47-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sarcopside and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sarcopside and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.