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Sarcopside and Caledonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.945.6-5.76
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
[001] perfect; [100] distinct

Mohs Hardness

42.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sarcopside and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sarcopside and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.