How do I identify Sarcopside?

Sarcopside can be identified by its hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, Gray-pink color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Sarcopside?

Sarcopside typically appears in Gray-pink, red-brown, brown, blue, lavender, green, flesh-red in transmitted light, rarely white. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Sarcopside?

Sarcopside has a hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

Sarcopside

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What is Sarcopside?

Optical Properties

Refractive Index: 1.670-1.734
Optical Character: Biaxial negative

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color: Gray-pink, red-brown, brown, blue, lavender, green, flesh-red in transmitted light, rarely white
Hardness (Mohs): 4
Density: 3.94 g/cm³
Streak: White