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Smaragdite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
-  
Lamellar, Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  
FeAs  

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Smaragdite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite and Sarcopside 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 Smaragdite and Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smaragdite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smaragdite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smaragdite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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