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Sarcopside and Powellite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.79-3.944.23
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sarcopside and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sarcopside and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.