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Sarcopside
Sarcopside

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Sarcopside and White Opal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.941.98-2.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
None

Mohs Hardness

45.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sarcopside and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sarcopside and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.