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Sarcopside and Richterite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.0-3.5
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

45-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2

Sarcopside and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Richterite- Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2

Sarcopside and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.