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Sarcopside and Omphacite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.16-3.43
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
{110} Good, {110} Good

Mohs Hardness

45-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Sarcopside and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Sarcopside and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.