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Sarcopside and Witherite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.944.27-4.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

43-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.