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Sarcopside and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.25-2.40
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
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Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
perfect on {010}; good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

45-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.