Sarcopside and Wavellite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Wavellite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.36

1 7.18

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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous

Cleavage

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

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

FeAs

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sarcopside and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.