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Sarcopside

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Sarcopside and Calcite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.67-2.73
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Mohs Hardness

43
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sarcopside and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sarcopside and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.