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Sarcopside

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Sarcopside and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.30-2.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect on (001)

Mohs Hardness

44.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sarcopside and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sarcopside and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.