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Sarcopside and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.95-4.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.