Sarcopside and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Amblygonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.98-3.10

1 7.18

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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

Mohs Hardness

2 10

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Chemical Composition

FeAs

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Sarcopside and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.