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Sarcopside and Hercynite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.944.39
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

47.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sarcopside and Hercynite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Hercynite 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 Hercynite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sarcopside and Hercynite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.