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Thomsonite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
-  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
FeAs  

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Thomsonite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

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

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