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Sarcopside

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Sarcopside and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.60-3.61
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Imperfect/fair/absent

Mohs Hardness

48-8.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sarcopside and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sarcopside and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.