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Sarcopside

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Sarcopside and Andesine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.65-2.69
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}

Mohs Hardness

46-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Sarcopside and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Sarcopside and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.