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Sarcopside and Variscite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.42-2.58
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
[010] perfect

Mohs Hardness

44-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Sarcopside and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Sarcopside and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.