Sarcopside and Phenakite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Phenakite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.90-2.98

1 7.18

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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

47.5-8

2 10

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Chemical Composition

FeAs

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sarcopside and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.