Sarcopside and Aragonite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Aragonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Dilute acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.93-2.96

1 7.18

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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

FeAs

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sarcopside and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.