Sarcopside and Scapolite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Scapolite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.58-2.74

1 7.18

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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery

Cleavage

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

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

45.5-6

2 10

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Chemical Composition

FeAs

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sarcopside and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Scapolite 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 Scapolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
Chemical formula of Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sarcopside and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.