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Sarcopside and Iddingsite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.5-2.8
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

43
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Sarcopside and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Sarcopside and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.