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Sarcopside and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Chiastolite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
3.00-3.15  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  

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Sarcopside and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.

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