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Sarcopside

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Sarcopside and Austinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.944.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

Mohs Hardness

44-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Sarcopside and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Sarcopside and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.