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Sarcopside
Sarcopside

Matrix Opal
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Sarcopside and Matrix Opal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.941.98-2.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
None

Mohs Hardness

45.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
SiO2·nH2O

Sarcopside and Matrix Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Matrix Opal- SiO2·nH2O

Sarcopside and Matrix Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Matrix Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Matrix Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Matrix Opal is 1.98-2.50.