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Sarcopside and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.51-2.63
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Fibrous

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect basal

Mohs Hardness

42.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sarcopside and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sarcopside and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.