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Sarcopside and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
2.5-3  

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

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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.

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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.

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